breakintobanking.co.uk

Break into banking

Support for ambitious UK students looking to land their dream investment banking role.

Why it’s harder than ever to break into investment banking in 2024

Fewer grad roles, fierce competition, and higher standards mean you can’t afford to be unprepared….

Fewer grad job vacancies

In 2023, UK job vacancies in financial services fell by 37% compared to the previous year. The shrinking job market has intensified competition, making it harder for university students to secure coveted grad roles.

Record number of applications

On average, investment banks receive around 100,000 applications for internships & grad roles each year, with an average application success rate of just over 1%.

AI screening

Over 60% of UK financial institutions now use AI-powered tools for initial candidate screening, which means you need to optimise every element of your application for both humans and machines.

Better candidate quality

Top investment banks now routinely receive applications from graduates with near-perfect academic records, multiple internships, and a range of impressive extracurricular achievements.

How I can help

Resources

Your essential toolkit for breaking into investment banking in 2024/25 – the best ROI you’ll see in your IB career 🚀

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1-on-1 Fast Track Strategy Session

1-hour of tailored support for every stage of your IB application.

02

Ultimate Investment Banking Interview Guide

Learn how to answer technical, fit, and behavioral questions in 2024/25.

03

CV & Cover Letter Accelerator

Templates from successful IB CVs & Cover Letters and how to get noticed.

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it.

I worked with Mo for 3 hour-long sessions, looking at why I didn’t secure spring week internships last year, and helping me with summer applications. I’m not at a traditional ‘target’ uni, but I still managed to secure TWO summer internship offers at bulge bracket IBs!!

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Sam A.

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2nd year UK uni student

The insider tips from someone who’s actually worked at an investment bank helped me get a summer analyst job and convert to a full-time offer….Highly recommend getting Mo’s help at every step of the way to anyone serious about getting a banking grad job.

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Harpreet S.

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UCL Graduate

MO KNOWS HIS STUFF! I sent so many applications to spring internships in 1st year and didn’t even get an interview, then I spoke to Mo who helped me with summer applications…..He coached me for the interviews and AC, I’ve now got an IBD summer offer for next year!

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Adam F.

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2nd year UK uni student

FAQs

Your top questions answered

Who is Break Into Banking designed for?

We designed all resources for ambitious UK students who are serious about breaking into investment banking. Whether you’re applying for Spring Weeks, Summer Internships or Graduate Schemes, we offer targeted resources and unrivalled coaching to help you succeed.

How are you different from other investment banking prep programs?

The complete program is built by an ex-Deutsche Bank VP with 7+ years of real-world IB experience in London. You’ll get insider knowledge, resources that are 100% tailored to the UK market, and up-to-date strategies for 2024/25. No BS, just what actually works in today’s competitive landscape.

What kind of results can I expect from the Strategy Sessions?

While individual results vary, our students have gone on to secure internships and full-time offers at top-tier investment banks like JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays. The tools and strategies we provide are designed to dramatically increase your chances of success.

I’m not at a ‘target’ university – do I stand any chance?

Investment banks are increasingly looking beyond traditional target schools for talent. What matters most is how well you can showcase your skills, experience, and determination. We’ve helped students overcome the ‘non-target’ barrier to secure front-office internships at top-tier investment banks.

Are the resources suitable for someone with no finance background?

Absolutely! Our resources are built to help anyone from beginner to intermediate levels prepare for a career in investment banking.

Do you help with buy-side applications?

While we specialise in sell-side front office applications, our resources also offer high-impact tips for competitive buy-side applications. Drop us an email about your circumstances and we’ll be more than happy to help.

Are the interview guides and templates updated for 2024/25?

All resources and templates are fully updated to reflect the latest criteria in investment banking graduate recruitment for the 2024/25 cycle.

Do you offer support for sixth-form students?

It’s never too early to start thinking about the future! IBs are recruiting earlier and offer sixth form / college experience programs, which are themselves competitive. We also offer support with preparing high-quality university applications, and have helped sixth form students secure places at both Oxbridge & LSE.